finished surface embroidery framed in a "hoop"
Another participant put her own touch on the project - note the color variations with the stitches within the motifs
Beautiful surface embroidery stitches
Our chapter members have started the latest project in surface embroidery! It's not too late to start as the project will continue through August 6, 2025.
El Segundo Blue Chapter Projects - 2024
January
Free Stitch and Interest Survey
Catch up with members after the holidays and conduct a survey assessing interests for the coming year
February
Petite project
Surface embroidery project with bead embellishment. Designed by Ruthmarie Hoffman, the project was made available by EGA national
March
Easter Egg ornament
A design to be used for Easter featuring various stitch techniques
April
Year Long Project
Members submitted designs to utilize in creating a unique sampler incorporating full participation of our members. Members pesented their design and stitch techniques to the group in attendance
May
Candle wicking Flower
Members learned the technique of Candle wicking in completing a flower design
June
American Flag stitched on a wooden form
A flag design stitched on a wooden "blank" shaped like the USA with beads incorporated into the design
July
Year Long Project
Project continued with designs submitted by members
August
Year Long Project
Project continued with designs submitted by members
September
Turk's head knot
Members learned to make unique tassles
October
Year Long Project
Project continued with designs submitted by members
November
Year Long Project
Questions and follow up to complete the project
December
Pot Luck
Holiday Celebration and project "share"